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Ushaw Tea Dances Help Older People Connect Through Music and Movement
Older people in North West Durham are stepping back in time on the dancefloor, thanks to a new series of tea dances at one of the county’s landmark cultural venues. Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens has launched monthly sessions in its refectory, giving around 40 local people aged 65 and...
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Durham Horror Director Dean Midas Launches Eve Valentine Game
Acclaimed Durham horror director Dean Midas is officially expanding his cinematic universe from the screen to the living room this autumn.Following the massive success of his iconic antagonist, Eve Valentine, Midas has announced the upcoming release of a brand-new game, scheduled to launch in early ...
Legal threat for Durham community group in row over transformed riverside park
The Hemp Garden Community Association (HGCA) has been caring for Elvet Green in Durham since 2017
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New Irish bar The Rattlin' Bog plans approved despite city centre conservation area concerns
The Rattlin' Bog will open on Silver Street after Durham County Council granted planning permission, despite parish council concerns over the overconcentration of licensed premises
North East restaurant faces losing alcohol licence over 'repeated identification of illegal workers'
The Home Office has launched a bid to strip Lebaneat, on North Bailey in Durham, of its alcohol licence after claiming staff were working at the business without the right to do so – the second time such concerns have been raised
County Durham Dad Runs Great North Run for Sick Children’s Trust
A County Durham dad is preparing to take on this year's Great North Run in support of The Sick Children's Trust, the charity that helped his family stay together while his baby son fought for his life in hospital.Luke Wilson, from Darlington, will run the world's biggest half marathon to raise funds...
Where Light Meets Stone by Dan Saunders
I’ve lived in County Durham for years, and like a lot of people, Durham Cathedral has always just been… there. It’s a place I’ve visited countless times, but I don’t think I truly appreciated it until I started photographing it. This series came from wanting to see if I could photograph on...
Durham County Council Pledges Extra £1.5m to Tackle Potholes and Protect County Roads
Durham County Council is committing a further £1.5 million over the next three years to preventative highway maintenance. The extra funding will help protect the county’s 3,800km road network, tackling deterioration early to significantly cut the number of potholes. Targeting preventative repairs...
County Durham woman assaulted as hospital parking row turns to violence
Christine Smith has told of her shock at being attacked as she tried to get medical help for her son.
Treasured DLI Collection Items Prepared for Display in Durham
Treasured items that help share the stories of those who served in the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) are being prepared for display at a new cultural venue. The Light, Durham City’s latest tourist attraction, is set to open on Saturday 22 August, bringing together art, innovation and history in rema...
Enchanted Lego Trail opens in North East as city streets become fairytale adventure
If you are a LEGO fan or have one in your family you need to get yourself along to the Enchanted Lego Trail this summer
Moving On Durham Receives Funding for Young People’s Garden Project
A long-standing North East homelessness charity will be able to create new outdoor opportunities for young people, thanks to funding from a regional employer. Moving On Durham supports vulnerable young people across the county who are experiencing homelessness or facing housing-related challenges, h...
Construction Students Gain First-Hand Insight into Building-Site Careers
Thirteen sixth-form students with special educational needs have gained first-hand experience of construction careers during a visit to a live building site at Lambton Park.The students attend Barbara Priestman Academy in Sund...
Residents Invited to Witness Bishop Auckland Freedom Procession
This prestigious civic honour, the highest award the Town Council can bestow, will be formally conferred for the very first time, marking a significant milestone in the town’s history.While the ceremony itself is by invitation only, members of the public are encouraged to gather along the pathway ...
Seaham Food Festival Set to Welcome Thousands This Weekend
Traders are getting ready to serve up delicious food, celebrity chefs are preparing to showcase their skills, and Seaham is set to welcome thousands of visitors as one of the region’s biggest seaside events approaches. Seaham Food Festival is now less than a week away from its return on Saturday 1...
County Durham Primary School Receives OPAL’s Highest Honour
A COUNTY Durham primary school has been recognised among the country's leaders for outdoor play after becoming one of the first in the North East to receive OPAL's highest honour.Edmondsley Primary Academy, near Durham, has been named an Honours School by Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL), a national...
Durham Gym Members Benefit From Major Bannatyne Upgrade
Part of the Bannatyne Group’s ongoing investment programme across its UK estate, the health club in Eden Terrace has enhanced its gym floor with a comprehensive range of new equipment designed to support both everyday fitness and performance-based training.The upgrade includes a full refresh of th...
Safer Sleep Saves Lives Campaign Launched Across County Durham and Darlington
Health and care organisations across County Durham and Darlington have joined forces to launch a new Safer Sleep Saves Lives campaign, offering families clear, practical and evidence-based advice to help reduce the risk of Sudden Unexplained Death of Infant, previously known as cot death. The campai...
Historic North East covered market home to dozens of bustling businesses marks two special anniversaries
The bustling market was built in the 1850s at a cost of just £7,500 and is now home to more than 40 traders
County Durham Families Urged to Stay Alert Around Water This Summer
Parents and carers across County Durham and Darlington are being urged to remember that even shallow water can be dangerous for children, as local organisations join together to mark World Drowning Prevention Day on Saturday 25 July. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), Durham ...